Heavy Snow — Sawtooth Mountains, Idaho

2012-02-29 · Sawtooth Mountains, Idaho

Event narrative

The Sawtooth Mountains had heavy snow with widespread amounts over 9 inches. Bear Canyon reported 9 inches. Mill Creek Summit reported 9 inches as well as 12 inches at Smiley Mountain.

Wider weather episode

A strong Pacific system brought heavy snow to southeast Idaho. 9 to 20 inch amounts were common in the mountains with some road closuers as well.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 367618. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.